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Devil’s Rope Museum: Barbed Wire History in McLean, Texas

Devil’s Rope Museum: Barbed Wire History in McLean, Texas

Posted on September 23, 2025November 5, 2025 by jim

If you ever find yourself cruising through the Texas Panhandle and stumble into the tiny town of McLean, do yourself a favor and…

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Texas Panhandle: Wide Open Roads and Unexpected Discoveries

Texas Panhandle: Wide Open Roads and Unexpected Discoveries

Posted on November 18, 2023November 6, 2025 by jim

It’s a long, open road to get through the Texas Panhandle from Colorado to Oklahoma. Since we’re intrepid travelers, we use websites like…

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Slug Bug Ranch: Volkswagen Graffiti in the Texas Panhandle

Slug Bug Ranch: Volkswagen Graffiti in the Texas Panhandle

Posted on June 10, 2023November 6, 2025 by jim

The Slug Bug Ranch is a parody of the famous Cadillac Ranch along Route 66, roughly 30 minutes east of Amarillo Texas. The…

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Guadalupe Peak Texas High Point - Hiking Challenge

Guadalupe Peak Texas High Point – Hiking Challenge

Posted on March 30, 2022July 26, 2023 by jim

Guadalupe Peak – take two, and finally in the rearview mirror. When the NOAA weather forecast looks like this, you know it’s going…

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R-Pod Road Trip: Towing Adventures and Campsite Discoveries

R-Pod Road Trip: Towing Adventures and Campsite Discoveries

Posted on April 16, 2021February 19, 2023 by jim

We’ve talked about a Sprinter van or some other small camper for quite a while. Since we’ve lived in two RVs already, we…

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Shelby’s Turkey Recipe: Holiday Flavor with a Personal Twist

Shelby’s Turkey Recipe: Holiday Flavor with a Personal Twist

Posted on November 26, 2020November 28, 2020 by jim

Cute, smart AND clever! Shelby came up with this creative TurkeyDay recipe, starring none other than their cuddly hairless litte Sphynx. Enjoy!

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Cadillac Ranch - Texas Roadside Attraction

Cadillac Ranch – Texas Roadside Attraction

Posted on August 27, 2019March 25, 2020 by jim

Colorful cars buried in the cornfields. Bring your paint can and spray away…

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Cadillac Ranch Texas - Iconic Roadside Art

Cadillac Ranch Texas – Iconic Roadside Art

Posted on August 24, 2019October 20, 2020 by jim

Cadillac Ranch is a tourist attraction in Amarillo Texas. 10 Cadillacs from 1949 – 1968 are buried nose-in to the ground. Nowadays people…

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Texas Ice - Winter Weather Story

Texas Ice – Winter Weather Story

Posted on December 29, 2018March 25, 2020 by jim

This crazy Southwest storm is moving along in full force. 15 miles from Guadalupe Mountains National Park we had sunshine, as we started…

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Mule Ears - Texas Natural Formation

Mule Ears – Texas Natural Formation

Posted on December 27, 2018July 30, 2020 by jim

Taking a moment to reflect on the Mule Ears as we hike back from Mule Ears Springs.   Mule Ears Overlook, Big Bend…

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Mountain Lion Country - Wildlife Habitat

Mountain Lion Country – Wildlife Habitat

Posted on December 26, 2018March 25, 2020 by jim

Big hopes and dreams, but not a bear or a mountain lion to be seen today 🙁 Merry Christmas everyone!   Big Bend…

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Big Bend National Park - Texas Scenic Destination

Big Bend National Park – Texas Scenic Destination

Posted on December 26, 2018November 15, 2024 by jim

Big Bend National Park in way-southwestern Texas is not exactly easy to get to, in a state that takes up to 16 hours…

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Light Streams - Travel Photography

Light Streams – Travel Photography

Posted on December 24, 2018March 25, 2020 by jim

The moon’s too bright to get good star shots, so we’re making use of some random passing cars to get taillight streamer shots…

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House of Pies - Local Dining Experience

House of Pies – Local Dining Experience

Posted on September 23, 2018March 25, 2020 by jim

A fun weekend with Shelby – despite the soggy weather. Art, exploring outside, cuisine, hours of kitty therapy, and of course – PIE!!!…

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McGovern Centennial Gardens - Botanical Garden Visit

McGovern Centennial Gardens – Botanical Garden Visit

Posted on September 22, 2018March 25, 2020 by jim

Enjoying the gardens.   McGovern Centennial Gardens

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Texas Tapas - Culinary Experience

Texas Tapas – Culinary Experience

Posted on September 22, 2018March 25, 2020 by jim

Mmmmm! Shelbys’ first tapas experience goes horribly good. El Meson Restaurant, Houston, Texas

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